by Ben | May 3, 2025 | South West Coastal Path 2
Well this was the day when I could have thrown in the towel. It was as simple as, can I walk, or can’t I. My Dad cautioned me about doing myself permanent injury, which was good advice, so I wouldn’t have carried on if I’d needed anything stronger than a knee support...
by Ben | May 3, 2025 | South West Coastal Path 2
Today took me from my camping spot overlooking Sea Town, over the Golden Cap, into Charmouth. Then onto Lyme Regis, through a forest to Seaton and then finally onto a campsite slightly inland after Branscombe Bay. It was a good day although slightly marred at the end...
by Ben | May 1, 2025 | South West Coastal Path 2
It’s been really nice retracing my steps from 2023. I’ve been thinking about how I felt at each stage and comparing it to now. How I was making some of the same mistakes but how, in other areas, I had improved.It’s so easy to focus on what you’re doing wrong and not...
by Ben | Apr 29, 2025 | South West Coastal Path 2
I saw a shooting star. I’ve never seen one before and this was so clear. It was amazing. My birthday gift maybe?I’d just finished setting up my tent after a hectic couple of hours in the dark and was putting my backpack in. I happened to look up and notice how clear...
by Ben | Apr 29, 2025 | South West Coastal Path 2
So much to learn from today. First thing, never, ever, show off about a brilliant new system you’re employing. Last trip I was boasting about my three pairs of socks system and literally the next day lost one pair. Well today I was declaring how good my water system...
by Ben | Apr 27, 2025 | South West Coastal Path 2
When planning this trip I did look at how far I might try to get on my first day. I initially thought I could make it to Osmington where I know of a nice campsite, but when I started looking at the distance I realised it would be over 30 miles. I continued my stupid...
